I'm Alive! (a.k.a. "Food Porn #6")

One of the perks of life, ironically is when a friend calls or texts you and asks:

"What's up?" 

Oh no. Holy heck no. Do you tell them? Some of the most random things happen and get interrogated at the wrong time. I could tell them "The huge science nerd in me is reading up on chemistry terms, wearing pure red lipstick, craving who-knows-what, and listening to Avril Lavigne." 

Uh, no. It's okay. 

"Nothing. I'm Doing Nothing." 

-.- 
?

(Back to the Food Porn) 

It has been rather difficult to remember exactly WHAT I have eaten that had been out of the ordinary. I do not believe that sausage McMuffins, Doritos, or apples count.


1) Peanut Butter & Jelly Trail Mix (Archer Farms) 

Had a friend try it. They did not look at the label and immediately said it felt like they were eating a PB&J. Awesome. 

2) Best tempura I've ever had!

It was actually homemade!! (*Recipe coming soon, I hope*) 

3) Green tea frappacino from Starbucks

A nostalgic summer drink. Love the way you hit the icy whipped cream at the bottom, and get a slight waxy coating on the roof of your mouth. I usually the lattes, both hot and iced, but this has a different feel! 

4) Coffee beat Japanese candy (Meiji) 

Tried it frozen! One of my favorite 'Meiji' chocolates :) 

5) Key lime cake donut (Dunkin Donuts) 

Obviously seasonal. They also have a filled key lime donut. Honestly, I felt like I was eating a cake donut, with nothing special about it! Forget that! Save the calories! 

6) 'Mrs. Freshley's' chocolate cupcakes 

When I knew the twinkies, cupcakes, and such were coming back, I had to make a run for it! It is never going to be the same without Hostess, but let me just say that after that one cupcake, it Made me happy that I did not spend $100 on a box of Twinkies! No? 


Also, I cannot wait to try Starbuck's new Caramel Ribbon Crunch frappacino! 

With red-stained lip print kisses, 


------Temo 


P.S. Soon there is going to be Starbucks frappacino happy hour! (You did not hear anything from me......) 

P.P.S. I have recently been listening to Jimmy Eat World! Maybe that means a new CD review? Hmmm.........

CD Review #8: "Fall Out Boy: Save Rock and Roll"

CD Review #8: "Fall Out Boy: Save Rock and Roll" (2013)

Many as usual, question why Fall Out Boy did such a different music route? For me, why not?!
Fall Out Boy continues to evolve. Why hinder their growth? No band is the same forever.

I was disappointed in: their 'guest appearances'. Felt too thrown-in and cheesy! Not to mention the guest artists had little to no part of the album! The only exception? Elton John did decent. Not awesome but decent. 

I loved: Their bright alternative rock choruses! They are very apparent in the songs and make you know that it really is Fall Out Boy singing! You may have to listen closely to understand what I mean ;) 

Number of 'F bombs': Quite a few. My guess is around 7. 

It is their: 5th album I believe. 

My rating (Out of 10 stars): 8.75/10 

Compared to other Rock-ish albums, I'd give this one: I'm not sure if I 100% feel the rock genre, but if I had to, 7/10.

Explicit: For some sailor-swearing yes! 

Am I happy this is part of my Collection? Yes!!

Value (does the music out-weigh the cost?): 8/10

My Ranking: 

1) 'Rat a Tat'------On repeat!! The one that sounds most like Fall Out Boy! 
2) 'The Phoenix'------beat=10/10! 
3) 'My Songs Know what you did in the Dark'------obviously their most popular! 
4) 'Alone Together'
5) 'Save Rock and Roll'
6) 'Young Volcanoes'
7) 'Where did the Party Go'
8) 'The Mighty Fall'
9) 'Just Yesterday' 
10) 'Death Valley' -----Goes downhill from this point! 
11) 'Miss Missing You' 

My Verdict? 

Well, I've been listening to this album, and this album only for the last two days. (Now that I think about it!) I see that as a non-questionable sign! 

Why is Elton John in this Album?! , 

------Temo 


P.S. Can someone explain to me possibly the meaning behind the album cover art or why they could of chosen it? I can't think of why. 

"The Centrifuge Brain Project" via. Youtube

The best 'mock-u-mentary' I've ever seen! Crazy scientist tries to "Prove" his scientific findings. lol 

Enjoy the rides!, 


------Temo 

"Aishiteru" via. Youtube

"Aishiteru"

This song makes me happy. I found out this morning that this song is actually for an anime opening! Gotta watch that anime! It looks good.

Aishiteru (lit. "I am loving you"),


------Temo

Chapter 11: 'Right now, I'm obsessed with..... #1'

My Current top 10

1) Detroit Metal City anime!

The anime is really not meant for anyone under 17 and for a very good reason.... But if you dig around for it, here I go:
"After graduating high school, Negishi wanted to use his musical talent to start a pop band. Unfortunately, five years have passed, and guess what? He is now in a heavy metal band. Screaming about insane things--as the dark lead singer, Krauser! The series focuses on how difficult to lead his double life, especially after bumping into a high school sweetheart!" 
Hilarious, but cruel anime. ;p 

2) Pinterest!

So much fun!! I am adding so many new boards! I used to think it was stupid to create anything over 30 boards, but what fun is that? You can check my Pinterest and see my changes!

Some of my new boards include 'Rock the Mullet!' (hair), 'Saucy' (dishes + desserts drenched in sauce), 'My Cherry Blossom Girl' (cherries + cherry blossoms!), & 'Dip-Related' (Dipping your food in yummy dips!).

3) Sushi!

Tempura, Rainbow Roll, Dragon roll...... I even heard of some really cute rolls like the unicorn roll and the lion king roll!

4) Back to Harry Potter!

I am back to the books! My friend will be pleased....... The series is so well written. It is also a shock that the books are over 15 years old! Yet there are huge fan bases (still) hmmmmm. ;)

5) Hoping Avril is releasing a WHOLE CD and not just a single!

Secretly, although Katy Perry is good, I wish Avril would no have just 40 million page-views! She deserves it! Punk-rock princess!

6) Pocky!

One day I missed pocky SO, SO much! So far I have bought a box of chocolate....I googled for the recipe for pocky and think I found a reasonable one to try. So please, please work!

7) MLP Cravings!...

I am not sure if any one has noticed, but there are just the most random fan bases in America--across the world! (e.g. mustaches, Princess Bubblegum, Gir, bacon......) I am not considering watching the 'My Little Pony' series, but I love collecting the figurines! 

8) Owl City!

Very unhappy with his latest CD (Midsummer Station), I obviously immediately craved his older works! (First 2 albums) As my research unraveled, I found out the Adam Young's song "Fireflies" became a number one hit in TWENTY SEVEN different countries!!

9) Exercise!

Do something that excites you or find a new sport! 

10) Outer Space!

Always ready to amaze! Some starters? Saturn actually is less dense than water!! (So it would float in our ocean!) If you head to my sites tab at the bottom of my blog, you should find the link to the article I have been reading on black holes. 

I love DMC, Pinterest, Sushi, Harry Potter, Avril, Pocky, MLP, Owl City, Exercise, and Space,


------Temo 

"Only One": Yellowcard via. Youtube

"Only One" (Yellowcard) 

Amazing song.
New posts coming up. Very likely to be tomorrow. 


An inspiration in song,


------Temo 

CD review #7: "Foster the People: Torches"

"Foster the People: Torches" (2011) 

Their album cover caught my attention. I really adore the artwork!!! 

Number of 'F bombs': none 

It is their: 1st album. 

My rating (Out of 10 stars): For just the 'strong tracks' in this album, a 8.25/10! For the less desirables, only 1.25/10! 

Compared to other Indie-rock albums, I'd give this one: N/A (I rarely listen to this genre)

Explicit: no. 

Am I happy this is part of my Collection? Sad to say, but no. 

Value (does the music out-weigh the cost?): 3.25/10

My Ranking:

1) 'Helena Beat'---EXTREMELY STRONG TRACK 

2) 'Miss You' ---EXTREMELY STRONG TRACK

3) 'Waste' ---EXTREMELY STONG TRACK 
4) 'I would do Anything for You'-------- Everything REALLY goes downhill from here!

5) 'Don't Stop (Color on the Walls)'
6) 'Life on the Nickel'

7) 'Pumped-up Kicks'

8) 'Houdini'  

9) 'Call it What you Want'

10) 'Warrant' 

So sorry you guys, buying this CD is a mistake. The songs 'Helena Beat', 'Miss You', and 'Waste' should just be purchased on iTunes--separate from the rest! They really are some of my favorite songs! 

I'd like to hear some input, 


------Temo 

Poem #2: "Why did you Lose?"

"Why did you Lose?" 

Written by: Temo 

"I can remember the past days, 
where I had no clue. 
I am still thinking it through. 
Are you really sorry,
for the things that you had done?
I'd say yes, 
if I could decide, 
because I am seeing it in your eyes. 
Why did you lose? 
And how could you lose?" 


------Temo 

Owl City: "Dementia" via. Youtube

"Dementia" (Owl City) 

This is love, this is war, this is insanity! 

-------Temo 

Stone Sour: "Hesitate" via. Youtube

"Hesitate" (Stone Sour)

 

 

 

Don't you dare hesitate! :O ,

 

 

------Temo 

CD Review #6: "Carly Rae Jepsen: Kiss"

CD Review #6: Carly Rae Jepsen "Kiss" (2012)

I was not aware that there was a deluxe version of this album. I always regret not going that route! It's packed with 4 more songs. I have no clue what they are. The electronic beats in this album reminds me of sprinkles being poured at like a bake fest at a sleepover or something! I can totally imagine little teens listening to this CD at a sleepover, but I am no kid at any sleepover and I still love it! 

Number of 'F bombs': She doesn't cuss! Omg! ;p 

It is her: 1st album. 

My rating (Out of 10 stars): 7

Compared to the other Pop-genre CDs, I'd give this one: 3.75/5 stars!

Explicit: No way! Her songs are pure light and pure of heart! I heard h*** though like 2 times.

Am I happy this is part of my Collection?: Yes

Value (does the music out-weigh the cost?): 6.25/10

My ranking: 

1) "Tiny Little Bows" -----I love her reference to 'the tiny little bows'! 

2) "More than a Memory" 

3) "Tonight I'm Getting Over You" -----Electronic beat kicks ***! 

4) "Good Time" 

5) "This Kiss"

6) "Hurt So Good"

7) "Beautiful"   ----This is not a pop song, but more of an acoustic song! 

8) "Guitar String/Wedding Ring" -----I felt the album start to lag right here. 

9) "Curiosity" 

10) "Turn me up" 

11) "Your Heart is a Muscle" 

12) "Call Me Maybe" -----may be her hit single, but I'm so sick of hearing it! 

Oh! & I couldn't resist! Isn't her album art JUST ADORABLE!?

Now I just want sugar cookies....with sprinkles,

------Temo 

:'(

Food Porn #5: "More of the Things I Enjoy..."

Yes! Wait no! It's getting too hot again! So here comes the cool-refreshing food cravings! A giant dill pickle (sealed in a bag!) at the convenience store + a large coke zero= 0 calorie happiness!

And when you want to take the calories back, you may go over to Starbucks and customize your own Crunch Berry (it's a cereal) frappacino!

As you can see above, a barista gave me very specific instructions! 

Captain Crunch Frappacino (Secret Recipe):

Order a strawberry creme frappacino.

Ask them to put in a pump of toffee-nut syrup (this will cost slightly extra)

Also ask them to put in chips!

Include the whipped cream for the needed indulgence.

Wait and please be nice to the barista.

Otherwise they will spit in your drink.

(JUST KIDDING!)

It tastes just like it said its supposed to be! 

I also tried a spoonful of 'Trader Joe's' Cookie Butter! I wish this was around when I was a kid! Because obviously eating cookie butter from a spoon is higher class than with the peanut butter stuff we had back when! 

+ 

= Pure Love! 

Also at Sonic, I was able to test out their 'fudge brownie molten cake sundae'! Impressive for $4.50! Includes a whipped cream plus cherry! ;) 

Finally, I had picked up a saran wrapped to-go Spam Musubi! It is now a common Hawaiian snack, and molded into a convenient shape-smiliar as to a rice ball. There's the rice, than the fried slice of spam (lightly fried with sweetened teriyaki sauce), and finally wrapped in the nori! (Sushi seaweed) 

Which one will you try first? ,

------Temo 

P.S.  I forgot another thing! If you have the chance to combine 20 different fruit salads, then no doubt do it! I reached into the fridge unaware of what the bowl was holding and was all like "This fruit salad is really good" did you make it? 
"No, but we all pitched in making it." 
"What do you mean?!" 
"Well, we had like 20 different fruit salads left over, so we combined them all into one bowl to make things easier." 
(Totally works for me by the way. Convenience-driven or not!) 

"Nothing is Everything" via. Youtube

"Nothing is Everything" (Tonic)

Nothing really is every single thing,

-----Temo 

Chapter 10: 'How my St. Patricks Day Went!'

I apologize for my huge lack of posts this week! School and work is my number one priority right now. The good news is I did not fall off the face of the earth and a few eventful posts should be coming-up! I'm finishing an awesome anime series AND since you guys really seem to like my 'Food Porn' write-ups, there will be another one here as well. 


Despite the fact that I do not drink and I did not make corned beef and cabbage, my St. Patty's day was eventful this year! I wish I can show more pictures!
Hung out with my fam in a park and we had lots of kettle corn, watermelon, and lemonade! We kept feeding our dogs the popcorn! XP
Frisbee was included in the package! I was so terrible at chucking the thing!

would you wear this? 

It wasn't over.
A friend and I then decided to go to a sushi joint! She was all like 'Let's just order a bunch of things!' 
Calamari was one of my favs!!!!  
and so was the lotus roll.....
Diet epic fail!

Then,
We saw the movie "21 and Over"!!!!
I didn't feel guilty for bringing a coffee in because guess what? The pack sitting next to us brought 'In-n-out'!! 

The movie had me edging off my seat! 
My $5 popcorn spilled over the floor, mouth agape, coffee in my hand, my laughing went uncensored!
And a bit of the audience clapped at the end. Another good sign!

A buffalo, a 'few' sorority mobs, crazy (and drunk) Jeff Chang, "Getting Down"? Yeah this movie is the crazy cat lady of randomness. You probably should see the trailer! It's very crude though so I'll leave that to your own devices. 
And I am warning you this is an extremely crude rated-r movie so I wouldn't recommend anyone without their ID card to go see it! 


So far, my favorite movie! It couldn't get any better.

P.S. I kept describing it as funny as "The Hangover" but 3-fold, but ironically, it was from the writers of "The Hangover"! Go figure!

My Dance of the Leprechaun, 

------Temo

Poem #1: "I"

"I" 

written by: Temo

"Has anyone wondered why the word "I " is capitalized? 

I  have the answer. 

Past lives are real. You give titles to proper things, especially names. 

Am I  correct? 

Such as Abraham LIncoln, San Francisco, and the like. 

But why refer to yourself as "I "? Not 'i', 'myself', 'my being'? Or am I  just being silly?  

But it is because it is a story within a story. 

Throughout history as it unfolds, 

as many lives as I  am going through, 

it is I the whole time."

------Temo

Newsflash! My Instincts Weren't Wrong!

A few weeks ago, my Avril senses were tingling. I suddenly started to wonder when the heck she was going to come out with a new album. 
She is!!!
And her new single is coming out soon.
Better be good Avril! (Cuz it will be) 

Avril Lavigne fan sin. 2002 :p ,


------Temo 

Food Porn #4: Just munchin' along!

Okay, my Starbucks thrill for the week. I got a passion iced tea lemonade. Before I got that though, I got a VERY chipper employee! She was so cool! She told me that replacing the normal pumps of sugar syrup for RASPBERRY syrup is much better! THAT IS WAY GENIUS!!
So I had mine and it was, well you know! ;P (AWESOME)
The passion tea lemonade hold a lot of nostalgia for me! I remember hating it at first because 'it tastes of cinnamon' lol
And when Starbucks first came out with the 'petites' pastries, they had these mini 'Chocolate peanut butter cupcakes' and NOW THEY'RE GONE! I was so pissed! They had a irresistible peanut butter icing and topped with a mini peanut butter cup. HOW CUTE!
These two things I had on my last big vacation and I will never forget.

Rest in Peace Litte Man! :'(

*Ends Flashback*

Also, I had a little Special K Chocolate cereal fit! I paired it with this new soy milk brand. The soy milk was much, much better than the normal brands floating 'round in the store aisles! Has a more natural, nutty, and smooth-sweet taste!

And for the chocolate.......

"Chocolove's" Almonds & Sea Salt in Dark Chocolate bar is AMAZING!! I would have to say it felt like the best chocolate bar I had when I tried it! 
And here's a shocker for me 'Birthday cake batter milk chocolate truffle bar with confetti cake mix ALL NATURAL'? I bought it. 
It's by 'Seattle Chocolates'. And it is very sweet! I love how it's not sickening though and there are addicting unidentified crunchies in this chocolate. I forgot all about milk chocolate for awhile! It melted so easily! :'( 
I do have to be honest though. My mind and stomach would never splurge on this bar! I could take a nibble here and there, but for the 40% of the saturated fat for HALF of the TINY bar, I would be sick. 

Also this week, there was a lot of sushi! I will talk about that later. 

Tata for now,


------Temo


P.S. I should have told you this before, but I tried Lindt's new wasabi-infused dark chocolate bar. Whatever you do, DON'T DO IT!!!!!!!! It tastes worse than what wasabi tastes like if that's even possible! It probably will serve well though for a prank! "Dad just try this chocolate! It's so good!" It looks like a normal Lindt square so he shouldn't know the difference XD 

"Ride on Shooting Star" music video via. Youtube

"Ride on Shooting Star" (The Pillows)

This music video really cracks me up! The music is awesome though! If the video really does bug you, you totally should listen to just the song. "The Pillows" created the music for the anime "Fooly Cooly" (フリクリ). 
A lot of people like this song. 

And so do I,

------Temo 

Chapter 9: 'A peachy cherry strawberry!'

Okay so I love strawberries and cherries the MOST, but iconically peaches, cherries, and strawberries are so cute and kitsch! All of us are probably guilty of seeing something strawberry and being like 'I HAVE to get that!' 
So here's the test: 

"Are you mostly a STRAWBERRY, a PEACH, or a CHERRY?" (quiz) 

1.) Personally, which one would you describe yourself as?
a) a peach.
b) a strawberry.
c) a cherry.

2.) It's a hot summer day and chillin' under the fan from the scorching sun, the drink you crave is....
a) Milk! It's so creamy, fulfilling, and cold.
b) Juice! It's satisfying, fresh, and often, tangy. 
c) Iced tea! It's light, natural tasting or (really sweet), and perfect for the weather. 

3.) Would you wear one of those vintage aprons that have cute patterns and pockets in the front? 
a.) nah! What do you want me to do next?! Make you a sandwich? 
b.) adorable! Buy me three!!
c.) I'd use it just to use it. To prevent stuff from spilling on me. And to convince others I can cook. 

4.) Your ideal exercise? 
a.) Yoga, Cycling, Pilates, the gym....
b.) running, swimming, and maybe? Walking....
c.) I don't really like exercise so I can't pick a favorite!

5.) How many hours do you usually sleep?
a) 6 or less.
b) 7-8
c) 8 or more. 

6.) How do you like your eggs?
a) I don't. But if I HAD to, scrambled.
b) poached or hard-boiled.
c) sunny side up or medium well! 

7.) What makes you guilty?
a) I hold to many grudges. I also tend to care too much about what other people think. As a result, I tend to want to appear that my life is perfect. 
b) I'm sneaky, lie a bit, and gossip.
c) Everything has to be just so! It's a stressful life! Me and possibly a few others in my life are affected too. 

8.) Look at your hands and fingers! Are they?
a) thick, strong, and simple?
b) long, uneven, and graceful?
c) graceful, but stubby and strong?

9.) Cool. You're waiting for your table at a restaurant. But where are you at? 
a) Italian food.
b) Mexican food.
c) other. 

10.) Was this quiz long? 
a) yes!
b) no!
c) it really doesn't matter. 


~The Point System:~
1.) a=1 b=3 c=2 2.) a=3 b=2 c=1 3.) a=3 b=2 c=1 4.) a=2 b=3 c=1 5.) a=2 b=3 c=1 6.) a=1 b=3 c=2 7.)  a=1 b=3 c=2 8.) a=3 b=2 c=1 9.) a=3 b=1 c=2 10.) a=1 b=2 c=3 

[10 or less points?] 

You're a PEACH!!!!!! :) 

You see yourself as an elegant and beautiful person. You keep a fine balance of being aggressive & outspoken and being reserved. You tend to be chill. 

[11-20 points?] 

You're a CHERRY!!!!!! :) 

I think you act on impulse and you are a unique being. You consider yourself  fun and hyper. 

[21-30 points?] 

You're a STRAWBERRY!!!!!!! :) 

Me thinks you like to consider yourself cute! Feminine and girly also works too! You do not take crap from anyone though! You might also like to poke at others just for fun and see how they react! 

I ended up being a cherry!!! (22 points ;P) and I think it describes me well! 
I did this quiz today, because I fell for this cute little strawberry toe ring. Then I lost it inside my car! I hope I find it!

Anyways, 

------Temo 

Chapter 8: 'Today, these are pics that made me go :)!'

SO wanna try! I love Ruby Tuesdays! I just hope they didn't change much since the last time I went!

I'm getting this FYI! 

First. Thing. I'll drink. When I go to Japan! Can you believe it?! Cherry Blossoms....

This might sound strange, but this probably is my favorite artwork I've seen!!!! I love messy teen girls rooms, listening to music, pink & purple girls :P, and the charm of vinyl and CDs! 

It doesn't get any cuter than this jumping mouse! I really wonder what his need to jump is?! 

Del Frisco's lemon cake. My Parents bought a cake there and carried it with them on their plane ride home! I'm not kidding!

This might be a sign that I'll have to join Tumblr ;-) 

Considering Tumblr but I'm too busy,

------Temo 

Michelle Branch "If Only she Knew" via. Youtube

"If Only She Knew" (Michelle Branch) 

"I don't know whose side I'm takin'
But I'm not takin' things too well
I can see inside you're achin'
But is it still too early for me to tell?

I try to help you out through the hardest of times
Your heart is in your throat and I'm speaking my mind
Though it looks as if it's over
I'm still not over you

'Cause I still love you like I did before
I know for sure that you still feel the same way I do
If only she knew
Whoa, if only she knew, oh

I try to let it go
But I don't know if I can take it
'Cause the way you looked at me
Made me see that I can't really fake it

I try to help you out through
The hardest of times
Your heart is in your throat and I'm speaking my mind
Though it looks as if it's over
I'm still not over you

'Cause I still love you like I did before
I know for sure that you still feel the same way I do
If only she knew
Whoa

I know she loves you and I can't interfere
So I'll just have to sit back and watch my world disappear
Whoa

I try to help you out through
The hardest of times
Your heart is in your throat and I'm speaking my mind
Though it looks as if it's over
I'm still not over you
Oh, I'm still not over you

'Cause I still love you like I did before
I know for sure that you still feel the same way I do
Whoa
'Cause I will never ever walk away
I'll find a way
She could never love you like I do
If only she knew

If only she knew, oh yeah
Na na na na na na na na."

One of my fav songs,

------Temo 

CD Review #5: "Ke$ha: Animal"

"Ke$ha: Animal" (2010) 

A swear that Ke$ha was a curse word when she first made her debut on the radio. My father nearly choked when he heard the lyrics to "TIK Tok". Do I agree? Disagree? Well, the first sign Ke$ha is a 'curse word'? Hint: the song titles below. I mean look at it! BUT I just adore the sound and beats of her songs. I find them irresistible. The 'Sleeping with every guy' songs-NO. The music-yes! Who knows? Maybe Ke$ha is going through a phase. 

Number of 'F bombs': I'll go check. 

It is her...... 1st album. 

My rating (Out of 10 stars): 7

Compared to the other Dance/Pop CDs, I'd give this one: 4.25/5 stars!

Explicit: Ya although it does not label it as so. I wouldn't let any preteen touch it! 

Am I happy this is part of my Collection?: Yes :) These are her classics. 

Value (does the music out-weigh the cost?): 8.25/10

1) "Animal" (original Version)--total fav! makes me happy every single time I listen to it!!!!!!!!  

2) "Your Love is my Drug"---great way to start-off the CD ;) 

3) "Take it Off"

4) "Kiss N Tell"

5) "TIK Tok"--was on the radio all the time!  

6) "Blah Blah Blah"

7) "Party at a Rich Dude's House"---title is SO stupid. But fun song. 

8) "Hungover"

9) "Blind" 

10) "Dancing with Tears in my Eyes" 

11) "Boots and Boys"---STARTS to go downhill from here. 

12) "Dinosaur" 

13) "Backstabber" 

14) "Stephen" 

"Animal" by Ke$ha :)

Ke$ha-cussing,

------Temo 

Movie Review #1: "Celeste and Jesse Forever"

Movie Review #1: "Celeste and Jesse Forever" 

Because it is a rated R movie, please expect drugs, sexual references, swearing, and crude humor in this particular film.

It is on Netflix and with my friend having awesome taste in movies....picked this.

So What Is It About? 

Celeste and Jesse decide to follow through on a divorce. Too bad they are still like 'best friends'. A closer awareness is brought toward them when a close friend flares up at the bar during a group date wondering why the heck do they spend every minute with each other. She and her boyfriend flee the scene in disgust. Jesse and Celeste try to distance themselves a little more (fail) BUT......

**Spoiler** ........ After about half an hour into the movie, Jesse finds out he is going to be a dad. Not with Celeste, but with another woman he spent the night with. He of course is in shock, but Celeste, completely heartbroken.*

Celeste does not experience many signs of jealousy & anger during this film. At least as I can tell. Rather, there is desperation for her 'best friend' and experiencing the pain of moving from very sudden change. She comes to realize that she cannot turn back the time. When roads such as this take a twist, getting back together no longer remains option. Especially when a new family waits to be built.

Our fav parts of 'Celeste and Jesse Forever'? Well.......

1.) It is surreal.
2.) Secretly I did not like Celeste and Jesse separating as they were perfect for each other.
3.) It is SO funny! Celeste and Jesse really are immature...
4.) The b****y model later plays a greater role in the film. I loved her little 'rise to fame'! This seriously was my favorite part of the movie!


My Criteria:

Did it have a strong story line?
 Yes, you see the realism of the separation.

If not, did the movie serve its random nature well? 
It is a bit random too. A bit mundane at times, but I still watched until the movie's end. There was scene after scene of epic hilarity!

How are the main characters? 
Solid. At least with 1. Jesse and Celeste 2. The gay guy at Celeste's workplace (he was funny!) 3. The teen model. I particularly didn't fall for Veronica, but she had to feed her vital part of the storyline.

What about the other characters? 
nah.

Main genre? 
Romantic comedy. 

Did I laugh, cry, clap, etc. ?
I laughed, beamed and giggled on the inside, made note-able comments, and laughed again. 

Overall rating (Out of 10 stars): 7/10! 

This film made our weekend night, and should be watched by all who are considering to watch! 

The Official Trailer

Watch, Watch, Watch Again,

------Temo

"My Songs Know What you did in the Dark" via. Youtube

"My Songs Know What you did in the Dark" (Fall Out Boy) 

Okay so you know how I bagged on Fall out boy in one of my CD reviews? Well I am sorry about that. They're back again!!! I believe this is a single but after listening to this, I REALLY hope they come out with another album! 
I mean just listen to it! 

I'll be waiting, 

------Temo 

Food Porn #3: Gimme some Starbucks!

Okay, I'm a returning regular at Starbucks. (tsk-tsk!) But lately, I've had so many yum-yum-a-yummy new treats! Can I help it? No.

Here are the GREAT ones: 


  1.) The Vanilla spice Latte (hot):

Starbuck's new seasonal drink. It is likely to hibernate in the coffee world soon :'( I first tried it and felt a bit strange to me. Most likely because I never went for their vanilla lattes. Suddenly it clicked. It's really good! The spices mix perfectly and is an change-up when you are bored with their other drinks. If you are a wimp (like I was), you can ask to do 50-50 on Cinnamon Dolce and the Vanilla spice lattes. You can also get an iced version if you like their drinks iced. Personally I detest any of Starbucks iced espresso drinks, but hey, do whatever floats you boat!

  2.) The chocolate cinnamon bread:

"Do You want breakfast with your drink?" (normally no) 'Sure! Why not?! I'll have 'that thing' there," I said (pointing). "What this thing?" "Yeah." She laughed because she said her husband should open a café where the names of the pastries would be like "whatcha-call-it', 'that thing'..... We laughed. So I took the bread and it was scrumptious! It was just a sugar & spice flaked crust with moist deep chocolate dessert bread! I came back the next day. 

3.) Raspberry mocha frappacino (extra shot of espresso + whipped cream)

This might be a secret recipe ending up not being mine on one of the Starbucks Secret Menus. (Seriously google it!) I just thought. That frappacinos are good. And that a raspberry mocha one would be GENIUS! It took a couple of sips to get used to its unique taste. It made my morning happier! If it were in Cafe Temo's world, she would also put a large drizzle of raspberry sauce on top ;) 

4.) Cheesecake Brownie 

It is just like it says Cheesecake! And if you did not like cheesecake, you would probably not be ordering it. There's not anything really differentiating with the pastry, but it tastes good? I might reconsider paying food Starbucks pastries though..... Everyone knows they're over-priced! 


......and the not-so-great ones: 


1.) Starbuck's bottled 'iced vanilla latte':

"They released a new line of bottled to-go latte drinks. I chose vanilla. Labeled 120 calories and lightly sweetened. Really bad stuff. Took a sip. And it is still sitting in the fridge as I am speaking ready to be poured out. Bottled drink failed again!

Better option? There isn't all bottled coffees kinda suck. 

2.) (the new) Hazelnut Macchiato (hot):

"IT WAS REALLY GROSS! Everyone loves hazelnut coffee but it tasted like fake syrup, cheap quality and tasted mostly of warm milk to me....not a hot combination. And the $5.00 (+ tax :p) was not so cute!" I like to check the nutritional info on the Starbucks site. It is just as fattening, sugary, and calorie-ific as its caramel partner. 

Better option? Go to a Dunkin Donuts and get their hazelnut flavored (latte). Cheaper and likely quite a bit better, I can imagine.



Sorry that there are no pictures this time :( Use your imagination ;p ,


------Temo 

"Breakaway: Acoustic vers." (Kelly Clarkson) via. Youtube

"Breakaway" (Acoustic version): Kelly Clarkson 

Remember listening to this a long while back and its is one of Kelly Clarkson's best! So click on the little thing up there to listen ;p

Out of the Darkness and into the sun,


------Temo 

"Na Na Na Na" Coheed & Cambria via. Youtube

"Na Na Na Na" (Coheed and Cambria)

I really like this song for its vocal up-toned pitches and its calming features. I like the clips cover art and just, beautiful music! 

Who are Coheed & Cambria anyway?! ,


------Temo 

Digging into my Art's Past #1

Yes, I do like to scribble. Often I like to go back as months have past and look back at my art-kinda-stuff. Here are a few. Some of them are in-the-making, some I like, and some...just really strange! 

 Love is when your freckles become hearts! :p 

 It's moth girl! Did I ever tell you I LOVE moths?! 

 I still wonder what all the cleavage was for! And oh yeah, she is dropping her phone (Cropped out of pic), and that box behind her is the phone holder thingy you use to hang up your phone. 

 Saw a pair of humorous print panties in the store. Was trying to also write a short story. This sketch was the result. 

 I'm beginning to realize that facial expression is a MUST in art & admire those who can do it! I'm guessing this was my practice? 

close-up!

I am a girl who loves to do art,

------Temo 

CD review #4: 'Simple Plan: Get your Heart on!'

"Simple Plan: Get Your Heart On" 

Number of 'F bombs': I believe none.

It is their....I believe their 5th album? 

My rating (Out of 10 stars): 6

Compared to other Alternative-rock CDs, I'd give this one: 2.75/5 stars!

Explicit?: I do not believe so. 

Am I happy this is part of my Collection? Sorta. It might be out in a few years.

Value (does the music out-weigh the cost?): 6/10

Okay, so right now I am re-listening to this album, ready to rank. Here is my conclusion....

My ranking:

1) 'This Song Saved my Life'--this song sounded the most like the Simple Plan I know! 

2) 'You Suck at Love'

3) 'Gone too Soon' 

4) 'Anywhere Else but Here' 

5) 'Astronaut' 

6) 'Freaking Me Out'

7) 'Loser of the Year' 

8) 'Can't Keep my Hands off you'--You would be likely to stop listening after this point.

9) 'Jet Lag' 

10) 'Summer Paradise'

11) 'Last One Standing' 

But what really got me was the lead singer's lyrics to his song "This Song Saved my Life"! I will never get tired of it. This is a must-agree. Look it up!  

Lyrics to "This Song Saved my Life" (Simple Plan):

I wanna start letting you know this
Because of you my life has a purpose
You helped me be who I am today
I see myself in every word you say
Sometimes it feels like nobody gets me
Trapped in a world where everyone hates me
There's so much that I'm going through
I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you

I was broken
I was choking
I was lost
This song saved my life
I was bleeding
Stopped believing
Could have died
This song saved my life
I was down
I was drowning
But it came on just in time
This song saved my life

Sometimes I feel like you've known me forever
You always know how to make me feel better
Because of you my dad and me are so much closer
Than we used to be
You're my escape when I'm stuck
In this small town
I turn you up
Whenever I feel down
You let me know like no one else
That it's ok be myself

I was broken
I was choking
I was lost
This song saved my life
I was bleeding
Stopped believing
Could have died
This song saved my life
I was down
I was drowning
But it came on just in time
This song saved my life

You'll never know
What it means to me
That I'm not alone
That I'll never have to be

I was broken
I was choking
I was lost
This song saved my life
I was bleeding
Stopped believing
Could have died
This song saved my life
I was down
I was drowning
But it came on just in time
This song saved my life

My life
My life
(This song saved my life)

My life
My life
(This song saved my life)

My life
My life
(This song saved my life)

My life
My life
This song saved my life.

But it came on just in time-this song saved my life,


------Temo